Bilingual Recovery Support Specialist: SSTRY- 5661

With a career at CHR, you can look forward to a respectful workplace, an inclusive culture, and most importantly, a family. A career can mean different things at different workplaces. Apply now to see what it means to us and what it’s like to work somewhere your voice is heard, your wellness is a priority, and your success matters.

JOB TITLE: Bilingual Recovery Support Specialist

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time, 40 hours/week

SCHEDULED HOURS: Flexible Mon-Fri, some evenings as needed to accommodate client schedules.

PROGRAM/LOCATION: Substance Screening Treatment Recovery for Youth (SSTRY), Hartford, CT

PC#: 2528

ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Substance Screening Treatment Recovery for Youth (SSTRY)

Provides outpatient substance abuse treatment by focusing on the rewards of staying substance-free, and teaching teens new ways of handling life's problems. The first 3 months of the program include 10 individual sessions as well as parent & family sessions. Follow up in the community for an additional 3 months helps to reinforce skills.

ABOUT THE POSITION: Bilingual Recovery Support Specialist

Are you passionate about substance abuse treatment and making a lifelong impact on teens and their families?

• Maintains contact with and consults with relevant collaborative parties.
• Participates as a full member of the program and is responsible for maintaining client records.
• Supportive team environment and inclusive work culture.
• Voted a Top Workplace in CT for the past 10 years!

Duties & Responsibilities

• Administers Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) in CHR offices, and in the community in both Spanish and English, as needed.
• Conduct toxicology screenings for clients.
• Perform ACC duties and responsibilities in the community.
• Increase client insight/awareness of substance use problems and motivation to seek treatment
• Provides documentation related to assessment.
• Uses Motivational Interventions to assist clients in meeting their goals and moving along their path to recovery.
• Support client with linking and engaging with natural and community supports.
• Collaborates with DCF workers and other stakeholders around assessment, ACC and ongoing participation.
• Uses EMR to document all services and contacts with clients, collateral contacts and appointments.
• Attends all model required meetings and trainings along with coaching calls and agency trainings.
• Assists other team members as appropriate.
• Additional duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Language: Fluent in Spanish and English

Education: Bachelor’s degree in mental health related field

Experience: At least two (2) years’ experience in a substance use setting. Lived experience can substitute for half of this requirement. Excellent verbal communication skills, computer literacy.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Valid driver’s license.

Training: Will attend all required program trainings.

WHY CHR:

• Voted Top Workplace 10 years in a row!
• Generous paid time off, including your birthday!
• 403b Retirement Plan contributions
• Competitive insurance premiums
• Discounts on pet, auto, and home insurances as well!
• Education and licensure reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• NHSC loan repayment program offered at select sites!
• Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development program
• Career development
• Internal career fairs- meet directly with a recruiter and discuss your career goals
• Plenty of growth opportunities (we have over 80 programs state-wide!)
• Free trainings, clinical supervision, and mentoring available at many programs
• Robust wellness program
• Annual wellness stipend
• 3 free confidential counseling sessions available 24/7 to employees and household dependents through an employee assistance program
• FREE premium subscription to the Calm app (meditations, music, sleep stories and more!) for you and up to 5 family members
• Virtual bring your pet to work lunches, free weekly yoga, employee appreciation events, and more!
• Ample opportunities to get involved and have your voice heard
• Thought-provoking and interactive learning opportunities for all staff focused on increasing diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) throughout the agency
• Employee-lead resource groups
• Leadership luncheons with our CEO
• Join any one of our agency committees!
• Stay informed with frequent updates
• Weekly video messages directly from our CEO
• Monthly newsletters
• And much, much more…!
• Many of the benefits listed above are available to all staff regardless of hours worked! Please note that some of the listed benefits may be subject to eligibility.

COMPENSATION*:

$17.7166/hr min.-$26.5749/hr max., dependent upon experience.

• Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based on relevant experience, as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. Many of our positions offer program/location differentials and/or sign-on incentives. (Please note, for part-time positions this range would be pro-rated based on hours worked)

CHR is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that respects differences and honors the experience of our diverse staff. We encourage women, members of ethnic minorities, LGBTQ individuals, people with (dis)abilities, and veterans to apply.

Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today!

Education

Required
• Bachelors or better

Skills

Required
• Language - Spanish